Total Harvest
107 lbs
Value
$316
Garden Size
36 sq ft
Yield/sq ft
2.97 lbs
Decent soil, partial sun (4–6 hrs), regular watering — 1.0× yield
Total Garden Harvest
107 lbs
4 vegetable types
Grocery Value
$316
at store prices
Garden Size
36
sq ft needed
$316
saved at store prices
2.97
lbs per sq ft
Inputs
Result
Tomatoes: 2 × 15 lbs = 30 lbs at $3.50/lb = $105. Zucchini: 1 × 8 lbs = 8 lbs at $2/lb = $16. Peppers: 2 × 5 lbs = 10 lbs at $3/lb = $30. Basil: ~$17 value from continuous harvests. Total: 48 lbs, $168 value.
Inputs
Result
Tomatoes: 4 × 15 = 60 lbs ($210). Zucchini: 2 × 8 = 16 lbs ($32). Peppers: 3 × 6 = 18 lbs ($54). Cucumbers: 3 × 7 = 21 lbs ($42). Beans: 3 × 1 = 3 lbs ($9). Herbs estimate: $35. Total: 118 lbs, $382 value.
Inputs
Result
Tomatoes: 6 × 15 = 90 lbs ($315). Zucchini: 3 × 8 = 24 lbs ($48). Peppers: 5 × 6 = 30 lbs ($90). Cucumbers: 4 × 7 = 28 lbs ($56). Beans: 8 × 1 = 8 lbs ($24). Lettuce: 4 × 3 lbs = 12 lbs ($48). Herbs: ~$50. Other: 18 lbs ($41). Total: 210 lbs, $672.
A single indeterminate tomato plant typically yields 10–20 pounds per season under good conditions. Determinate varieties produce 5–10 pounds in a shorter harvest window. Cherry tomato plants can produce 200–300+ small fruits, totaling 8–15 pounds per plant.
| Tomato Type | Yield/Plant | Harvest Window | Grocery Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indeterminate | 10–20 lbs | 8–12 weeks | $30–$100 |
| Determinate | 5–10 lbs | 4–6 weeks | $15–$50 |
| Cherry | 8–15 lbs | 10–14 weeks | $32–$75 |
| Heirloom | 8–15 lbs | 8–12 weeks | $40–$75 |
Tomatoes, zucchini, and cucumbers offer the highest yield per square foot. A single zucchini plant in 4 sq ft produces 6–10 lbs. Lettuce and greens give the fastest turnaround, with 3–4 harvests per season in the same space through succession planting.
| Vegetable | Yield/sq ft | Days to Harvest | Grocery $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes (staked) | 2.5–5 lbs | 70–85 | $7.50–$25 |
| Zucchini | 1.5–2.5 lbs | 50–60 | $3–$5 |
| Cucumbers (trellised) | 2.5–5 lbs | 55–65 | $5–$10 |
| Lettuce (succession) | 2–4 lbs | 30–45 | $8–$16 |
| Bush beans | 1–2 lbs | 55–65 | $3–$6 |
A well-managed 200 sq ft vegetable garden can produce $300–$600 worth of produce per season with $50–$100 in input costs (seeds, soil, fertilizer). The net savings of $200–$500 depend on what you grow, local produce prices, and how much you actually harvest and use.
Vertical growing, succession planting, interplanting, and square foot gardening can double or triple production in small spaces. Trellising cucumbers and beans frees ground space for low crops. Succession planting lettuce every 2–3 weeks gives continuous harvests.
Yield varies widely by vegetable. Zucchini averages 6–10 lbs per plant, peppers 5–8 lbs, cucumbers 5–10 lbs, and bush beans about 0.5 lbs per plant. Root vegetables like carrots yield 0.25–0.5 lbs each but plant densely at 16 per square foot.
| Vegetable | Yield/Plant | Plants for Family of 4 | Season Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes | 10–20 lbs | 4–6 plants | $120–$300 |
| Zucchini | 6–10 lbs | 2–3 plants | $24–$50 |
| Peppers | 5–8 lbs | 4–6 plants | $60–$144 |
| Cucumbers | 5–10 lbs | 3–4 plants | $30–$80 |
| Bush beans | 0.5 lb | 20–40 plants | $30–$60 |
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Last Updated: Mar 9, 2026
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